Western Hills HS and Benbrook MHS Football by John English Western Hills High School Recognized for 50Th Anniversary
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78th Year No. 44 817-246-2473 7820 Wyatt Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76108 suburban-newspapers.com November 1, 2018 The Gridiron Grit Western Hills HS and Benbrook MHS Football by John English The 2018 WHHS Homecoming King and division squaring off in a game that includes one Queen are Matthew Purvis and Bailey Robinson. of the top running backs in Texas, Quintan Jackson, who has averaged 319 yards rushing a As the Benbrook Middle-High School Bobcats game, and a team that has not allowed any points gear up for the game that will likely determine the in four of it's five district games this season in the district champion this week, one thing that is for Wildcats. certain is that the Bobcats will be well-rested. BMHS will play Kennedale at 7 p.m. on Nov. The BMHS football team had its bye last 1 at Clark Stadium. week, and coach Cody Slater said it was a great Western Hills lost a close one to Lake Worth opportunity for his players to get healthy and pre- last week, and will look to rebound against pare for what promises to be its biggest challenge Dunbar at 7 p.m. on Nov. 1 at Farrington Field. of the season. The Cougars lost to Bullfrogs by a score of 35- “The bye week was really good for us,” Slater 27 in a game where quarterback Isaiah Crowell said. “We were able to rest for a few days and then combined for 206 all-purpose yards and three later in the week we focused in on getting better at touchdowns. the fundamentals.” Lazarus Wilson also rushed for a touchdown The match up this Thursday with Kennedale in the game for Western Hills. features two of the state's top 30 teams in the 4A Western Hills High School Recognized for 50th Anniversary by Denise Honeycutt The Tarrant County Commissioners’ Court recognized the 50th anniver- sary of Western Hills High School at a reception on Tuesday, Oct. 23. At the Board Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 23, FWISD honored its The Principal of Western Hills High School, along with students and other Outstanding Volunteers. The FWISD School Board presented an David key members of WHHS were present to receive the Resolution plaque. Hightower, President of the Booster Club at Western Hills High School. Pictured are: (l-r) Sarah Smith (Family Communications Liaison), Hightower has been an instrumental figure at WHHS for many years. Jenna Mullender (WHHS junior), Serena Nguyen (WHHS senior), Patty Pictured at the awards ceremony are: (l-r) Richard Brown (WHHS Pressley (WHHS Cougar Pride Foundation), Keri Flores (WHHS Assistant Principal), Keri Flores (WHHS Principal), Cari Bounds (WHHS Principal), Grace Lindamood (WHHS freshman), Sandi Hanson (kneel- Counselor), David Hightower (Recipient of the Volunteer Award), Blake ing; WHHS Cougar Pride Foundation), Elodia Perez (WHHS sophomore) Moilan (WHHS Head Coach), Robert Rieder (WHHS math teacher) and and Karen Landon (WHHS Cougar Pride Foundation). Sarah Smith (Family Communications Liaison). PAGE 2, November 1, 2018 Suburban Newspapers, Inc. Obituary First Monday Quilt Weekly Scoreboard Club - Project Linus Football Volunteers Needed Oct. 26 BMHS bye The First Monday Quilt Club meets monthly at Bethany Christian Church, located at 1500 Meadow Brewer 17 Azle 24 Park Drive in White Settlement from 9 a.m. to noon. Ladies are asked to bring brunch or snack items. Their Castleberry 20 Dunbar 55 next meeting is on Monday, Nov. 5. Western Hills 27 Lake Worth 35 Project Linus is a non-profit service organization and the members of this group are Tarrant County Volleyball Chapter Project Linus volunteers who create hand- Betty Adeline Blanton Heerwald made quilts and blankets that provide love, warmth, and comfort for local children who have suffered trau- Betty Adeline Blanton Heerwald passed away Oct. 23 BMHS 0 Kennedale 3 Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. A funeral was held Monday, Oct. ma, tragedy, or illness. Volunteers also make coverlets 29, 2018 at River Oaks Baptist Church. Interment was at for veterans, nursing home residents and the homeless. Brewer 1 Azle 3 Greenwood Memorial Park. No experience is needed. Anyone can help if you Born Jan. 2, 1921, in Oklahoma City, Betty, daughter of can follow instructions, sew, tie a knot, crochet a blan- Castleberry 3 Diamond Hill 0 John and Minta Ware Blanton, graduated from the ket, or tell a good joke. High school students can Oct. 29 Western Hills * SIP * University of Oklahoma in 1943. In 1945, Betty married receive community service credits for participating. Lt.(jg) Elmo Leon Heerwald of Manitou, Oklahoma. The Materials are provided. Donations of fabric, yarn, couple moved to Fort Worth in 1951, where they raised their thread, or money are greatly appreciated. * Information not available as of press time. Email four children. Betty taught at Castleberry Elementary School For more information about the mission of Project for 20 years and was active in the Castleberry Retired scores to [email protected] by Monday. Linus, visit www.projectlinus.org. For more informa- Teachers Association. As a faithful member of Connell Baptist Church and River Oaks Baptist Church, Betty’s serv- tion on this group and meetings, call Virginia Biela at ice included years of teaching Sunday School and other min- 817-244-1263. Porch Lizards to Play istries. Betty was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, John Blanton, Jr.; and sister, Joan Blanton Daughters of the White Settlement McKinley and husband, Glenn. Survivors are: son, John Heerwald and wife, Kay, and Republic of Texas Meet Historical Museum their children, Anna Heerwald Catron and husband, Reece, Matthew Heerwald and wife, Mary, Krista Briggs Calfee Frances Cooke Van Zandt Chapter Daughters of Nov. 3 and husband, Alexander and Courtney Briggs Hampton and the Republic of Texas will meet Monday, Nov. 19 at 1 husband, Brian; daughter, Helen Heerwald Carter and hus- band, Patrick and their children, Kerry Carter Holder and p.m. at the Fort Worth Botanical Garden Center, 3200 The Rampant Porch Lizards will play a two-hour husband, Andy, Tammy Carter Tapp and husband, Marvin, Botanic Garden Blvd. in Fort Worth. Member Judy set of Traditional Irish, Scottish, Old English County Mark Carter and wife, Nettie and Jessica Carter Blosser and Ramos will speak on “Genealogy: Writing About Dance and Early American tunes at the White husband, Matthew; son, James Heerwald and his daughter, Ancestors.” Settlement Museum on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. Andie; daughter, Nancy Heerwald Schmucker and husband, Daughters of the Republic of Texas are descen- to noon. Glen and their children, Griffin Schmucker and Cameron dants of men and women who lived in or fought for The Museum is located at 8320 Hanon Dr., one Schmucker; 20 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great- Texas independence from Mexico in the Republic peri- block south of White Settlement Rd., just west of City grandchildren. od, 1835 to 1846. Hall and the Fire Station. Call 817-246-9719 or visit The family wishes to thank the staff at Colonial Gardens For information please call Kelly Miller 817-366- www.wsmuseum.com for more details. Memory Care and Encompass Hospice for their care and 2524. compassion in Betty’s later years. Our Pies are Homemade TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY SPECIALS Buy One Get One Our Specials Start at Taco Dinner or Enchilada Dinner FREE Breakfast - $4.49 99 (Menu price/of equal or lesser value) Lunch - $5. (with purchase of 2 drinks) Dinner - $6.49 $$(Di5n5e-In ..an9d9 To-G99o) 5051 Hwy 377 S., Ft. Worth 76116 • 817-732-7871 4705 River Oaks Blvd., Fort Worth, TX. 76114 Also visit our Benbrook Cafe 1029 N. Saginaw, Saginaw 76179 • 817-847-9517 Between Jacksboro Hwy. & Roberts Cut Off 4902 Hwy 377 S.Benbrook, TX. 76116 2900 Pulido Street, Fort Worth, 76107 • 817-732-7571 817-378-9262 817-244-1372 OPEN Mon.-Thur. 11:00 am - 9:30 pm • Fri & Sat 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Mon. - Sat. 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.• Sun. 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. Suburban Newspapers, Inc November 1, 2018, PAGE 3 VFW Hosts Annual West Side Crochet Free Mobile Food Community Corner Meets Nov. 8 Pantry First Saturday Thanksgiving Dinner The West Side Crochet Corner will hold its Tarrant Area Food Bank hosts a free mobile food regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 8 in pantry for families in need on the first Saturday of each month. The next date is Nov. 3. VFW Post 5617, located at 580 S. Cherry Lane in the Benbrook YMCA. Members of the group will White Settlement, hosts its annual community The mobile pantry is located in the parking lot at be bringing finished afghans to be on display. The 3100 Las Vegas Trail in Fort Worth from noon to 2 Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 11 public is invited to come and view the work this a.m. to 2 p.m. p.m. Please bring bags or boxes to carry your food. group has done. In December, the afghans will be All are welcome. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call the post at 817-246- distributed to residents of an area nursing home. 0891. The group welcomes donations of yarn to make Free Pet Clinic for afghans for this purpose. Fort Worth Decorative Seniors in River Oaks Southwest Fort Worth The Humane Society of North Texas and River Painters Meet Nov. 19 Oaks Community Center are hosting a free pet clinic Chapter of AARP for select residents on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. The Fort Worth Decorative Painters will hold their to noon.